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Originally Posted by bbos
Hey I'm getting the cp-esp as well and this is a glaring issue. I know that you've already gotten the cp-esp. May I ask why you overlooked this issue?
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Sure:
- Lesser of all evils - other discs have plastics, or just as bad maybe - nickel.
- I take supplements already that should substantially improve my immune system
- Won't live forever - a judgment call as to the risk of cancer versus health impact of being inactive
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L4-L5 Broad Diffuse Bulge, mildly contacting left L5 nerve root
L5-S1 Broad Central Disc Protrusion mildly impinging left S1 nerve root
"Mild scoliosis of lumbar spine".
Four central disc protrusions in thoracic spine.
C5-C6, C6-C7 bulging, bone spurs. Imaging not looking good. Successful CP-ESP's placed in Oct 2019 by Dr. Desai.
Delayed lumbar surgery to work on bone density. Considering options now, some but minimal bone density improvement. Will only use LP-ESP.
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